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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,168.05, 1,611.78 and 670.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,168.05, 1,611.78 and 670.71 is: 925.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,168.05 : 1,611.78 = 670.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,168.05/1,611.78 = 670.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,168.05x = 1,611.78 × 670.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,168.05x = 1,081,036.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,081,036.96/1,168.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.51

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